Even if Jay-Z's performance on MTV's UNPLUGGED was a lot better though. So it definitely loses it's value from that fact, although tbh I and many others never believed him when he said he was retiring and there are enough good performances and insight on the making of the album that it makes worth watching regardless (if you're a fan). But of course that all turned out to be nothing more than a publicity stunt because 2 years later he released a new album and have made countless albums since. Throughout the documentary there is constant talk of Jay-Z's retirement with fans and friends talking about how they can't believe the Jigga man is retiring. This documentary is part making of THE BLACK ALBUM and part his retirement concert in Madison Square Guarden intertwined with each other. Reviewed by Seth_Rogue_One 5 / 10 When Jay-Z retired from rap (2004)
Narrated by Jay-Z, his account of the night takes on reflections of his entire musical career and his journey that led to this one astounding, fabled evening-rightfully called "Fade To Black."-Sujit R. Viewers get the rare glimpse of Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash, Rick Rubin, Slick Rick, P. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing.
Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours.
The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album.
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